The best time to visit Nepal
The best time to visit Nepal for warm, sunny weather is December to March, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 80/100 with daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F. November and April are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in May at about 34°C / 93°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast.
Nepal by month, averaged across 5 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73 | 19° / 66°F | 15 mm | Excellent |
| February | 82 | 23° / 73°F | 21 mm | Excellent |
| March | 88 | 28° / 82°F | 22 mm | Excellent |
| April | 60 | 33° / 91°F | 34 mm | Very good |
| May | 45 | 34° / 93°F | 90 mm | Good |
| June | 45 | 33° / 91°F | 208 mm | Good |
| July | 62 | 29° / 84°F | 380 mm | Very good |
| August | 64 | 28° / 82°F | 281 mm | Very good |
| September | 64 | 27° / 81°F | 200 mm | Very good |
| October | 82 | 26° / 79°F | 54 mm | Excellent |
| November | 87 | 23° / 73°F | 3 mm | Excellent |
| December | 77 | 20° / 68°F | 5 mm | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: December to March — Nepal's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 80/100, ~23°C / 73°F days). Shoulder season: November and April — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: May, ~34°C / 93°F. Wettest: July (380 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Nepalgunj (2,540 h/yr), Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) (2,365 h/yr), Biratnagar (2,234 h/yr). See every Nepal destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.